In the semifinals, Germany will play against the winner of the game between Russia and Sweden. That game is Thursday in Madrid.
Daniel Evans quickly gave the British team the lead. The number 25 in the world ranking left Peter Gojowczyk without a chance: 6-1 6-2. The German Jan-Lennard Struff then surprised against Cameron Norrie, who is in twelfth place in the global standings. Struff was victorious in three sets: 7-6 (6) 3-6 6-2. In the deciding double play, Krawietz and Pütz struck again. The excelling duo defeated Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in straight sets: 7-6 (10) 7-6 (5).
Croatia secured a place in the last four on Monday with a win against Italy in Turin (2-1). In the semi-final battle, the Croatian team will face the winner of the game between Serbia and Kazakhstan. That game will be played in Madrid on Wednesday.
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